A common sunscreen ingredient turns toxic in the sea — anemones suggest why
Nature, Published online: 06 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01271-4Oxybenzone — a chemical linked to coral bleaching — transforms from a UV-blocking agent into one that damages cells when exposed to light.
LowTides Ocean Products Announces on Earth Day 24,000 Pounds of Plastics Prevented From Entering the Ocean
NJ-Based Sustainable Beach Gear Company Confirms That in the Past Three Years, They’ve Successfully Upcycled 24,000lbs of Plastics Into Their Products
10 Sustainable Watches Made from Ocean Plastic
Believe it or not, upcycled plastic recovered from the sea is the latest hot watchmaking material.
Waterless skincare: the beauty firms tapping into ethical cleansing
Anhydrous products are good for the planet and consumers – but will mainstream brands buy into the concept? The climate crisis is driving a new trend that will change the look of your bathroom cabinet for ever: waterless skincare. While wrapping-free, vegan toiletries have long had a place on British high streets, thanks to independent […]
Your choice of antifoul matters to the environment, as well as your wallet
Visit a boatyard in the Spring and you’ll be greeted by the unpleasant smell of solvents. Known as VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), solvents are essential to the application and curing of traditional antifoul paints, many of which contain up to 45% VOCs. These solvents pose a fundamental problem – they’re major contributors to climate change. […]
Nearly 75% of water-resistant products contain toxic PFAS, study finds
Chemicals used in everyday products have been associated with ‘a range of serious health problems’ including cancer and birth defects A new analysis of popular brand name products detected toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” in nearly 75% of items labeled stain- or water-resistant. The study’s authors say the companies are needlessly putting customers’ health at risk. […]
Dirty greenwashing: watchdog targets fashion brands over misleading claims
Companies may have to change how they advertise or face court if in breach of consumer protection law Fashion brands that make misleading claims about their environmental credentials face a crackdown by the competition watchdog as it targets greenwashing. Brands could be forced to change the way they advertise or face court action if they […]
8 Best Non-Electric Dehumidifiers for boats – YBW.com
Boat owners that have to endure a Northern hemisphere winter on the hard or time stored in the tropics will know the apoplexy inducing carnage that is mold and mildew. You’ll be needing a boat-load of the best non-electric dehumidifiers and be stashing them in every cupboard, nook and cranny. The cost of these non-electric […]
Clean Boat, clean your boat while minimizing the risks for the environment
Boat cleaning often requires the use of environmentally aggressive products. With a formulation announced as 98% biodegradable, Clean Boat offers a solution that drastically reduces the environmental impact.
BoatLife Live hosts free sustainability webinar
BoatLife Live, which takes place 17-20 February 2022 at Birmingham’s NEC, is hosting a series of free sustainability webinars in the run-up to the show. The next webinar in the series takes place on Thursday, 25 November, at 11.30am (GMT). Host Alexis Eyre, sustainable marketing consultant and founder of Green Eyre, will explain the fundamentals […]
